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Case Study #2
Case Study #2
QUESTIONS:
Thoroughly answer all the questions below and when you’re done, submit the answers in the
drop box provided. 25 points. POSTED ON 3/12; DUE ON PLATO BY 3/19 @11:59PM
1. List all symptoms you notice in this case. Are there any other symptoms you’d ask
about?
2. What diagnoses are you considering for this case? List the diagnoses and explain why
you’re considering them. Take a look at your text or look at DSM 5 info on line to
explore those diagnoses. Your thinking here is what’s most important.
Bipolar Disorder , Sarah experiences both the lows of depression and the highs of mania.
3. What are some of the treatments you might recommend for this client? Make a list
and explain each and why you’d recommend them.
Lithum and mood stabilizers – 60% of patients with mania improved on these medications.
Psychotherapy often helps the drugs.